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Falklands : Legislative Council: Friday, 24 February 2006 (Part 3) 

Cllr. the Hon. Dr. Richard Davies: . . .   A ban on smoking in public places would encourage and assist many smokers to give up.  And, it would have beneficial affect in human terms and economic terms.  And, I think it’s clear that any gains that Government may make by taxing cigarettes will be more than offset by the savings in health costs in the longer term.  A ban would also protect non-smokers and staff who work in establishments from the affects of passive smoking.  I do understand the views of those who feel that this is taking the Nanny State too far. . . . .

Cllr. the Hon. Mr. Mike Rendell: . . . . The medical benefits are obvious and proven but there are financial spin-offs, too.  An average smoker spends at least £2,000.00 a year at today’s prices – all that money literally going up in smoke.  I therefore urge fellow Honourable Members to take up the challenge of providing some real motivation for youngsters in particular to stop smoking.

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